Change is inevitable, you can’t avoid it whilst you are a
living, breathing member of humanity. Some people see change as exciting, new
beginnings, a clean slate, something to work hard for and showcase your talent.
Last week, myself and my colleagues were presented with the
concept of a change. A big one at that. For me, I could hardly contain my
excitement as I signed on the dotted line. For many of my other colleagues
however, this has not been the case at all. This change has been met with the
force of people uniting against resistance. Like a picket line, at times it
felt as if I was being singled out, judged and victimised for the decisions I
have made for myself, our lifestyle and
my career. I have not spent seven years of my life studying my backside off to
be told this morning “well if you don’t want to move you can spend your days
reading pH’s in a laboratory.”
I have been pressured, and at times bullied into joining the union to seek advice for new conditions etc. To
those people who are responsible for this, I have lost all respect for each and
every one of you for the position you continue to put me in.
This morning we were all brought together where people
argued that they needed more time to consider this proposed change. My argument
to this (and I am pretty sure I stood alone, as I continue to be singled out
because I am already committed) was that it was unfair to those who have
already signed up.
I have found the behaviour of my colleagues this week to be
absolutely appalling, particulary when you stop to look around and see
industries simply walking in the door and tapping employees on the shoulder and
marching them out. We have been presented with an amazing opportunity, where we
all have job security, but people are too busy looking at the negatives to see
the amazing oppurtunities and changes that this presents all of us.
Furthermore, I have had a lot of personal ups and downs as of late and my colleagues are aware of this (which I will address in my next post) however, they continue to apply undue pressure to me and become vindictive towards myself and the positive attitude that I carry with me wherever I go. I personally see this whole thing for the 100% positive changes it will make to all of our lives and careers, and will not let ANYONE stand in the way of what I want.
My attitude in life is to never ever give up on your dreams; and this time I definetly will not go down without a fight!!
Bec :)
